Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates Glass Canada Railway City Road Races by Peri Hayes Carolyn Johnson, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Thomas-Elgin’s Executive Director, is proud to be the Race Organizer for the Railway City Road Races. Glass Canada Railway City Road Races (RCRR) debuted as Lace Up for STEGH several years ago. In 2014, a group of volunteers from a local run club approached the original organizers with the vision to rebrand the race as a premier running race for St. Thomas and Elgin County. Carolyn details, “The Rob Broadbent Half Marathon was also added that year. The idea behind the rebranding was to create a family-friendly, professional running event that runners would want to come to year after year. Attention to details — like providing a quality technical shirt, a fun medal, great support for runners on the course with adequate water stations and a scenic flat course that is easy to navigate — are still top priorities.” The Railway City Road Races is celebrating ten years as the rebranded event, which will commence and complete on the grounds of the Elgin Railway Museum. As Carolyn announces, “The 5km, 10km and Half Marathon are run on the paths, roads and trails across the south end of the City of St. Thomas. The Choo Choo Challenge, our 1km fun run for kids, takes place safely beside the Elgin Railway Museum on the path system. This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas. All proceeds from the event go to providing life-changing mentoring relationships to children and youth who face adversities in our community. Every one dollar
THE TURKEY SHOPPE “I believe the most exciting thing about this event is the people,” Carolyn enthuses. “It only happens because a team of over 100 volunteers show up early on the fourth Sunday in September every year with a smile on their face, and a desire to ensure that every runner has a good race day. Our runners work hard to prepare for race day, and we feel blessed that they are choosing the RCRR to test their skills and hard work.” Their 5km, 10km and Half Marathon are offered to runners of all ages, while participants under the age of 18 require the written permission of a parent or guardian. The 1km Choo raised for BBBS has a $23.00 return on investment to society, because our kids pursue healthier lifestyles, are more likely to engage in community and are more likely to be employed and hold better jobs.”
Would your home renovation business benefit from letting thousands of your neighbours know about it? Do you have a service that more people need to know about? Then call to book your space in our Fall Home Renovation Feature coming out in the October issue of Hometown St. Thomas Geoff Rae 519-495-7177 geoff@villagerpublications.com
519-633-0527 www.turkeyshoppe. com It is a fan favourite! 10882 Sunset Rd. Just North of Talbotville Horton Farmers Market Open Saturdays 8-12 Have you tried our Tender Turkey Schnitzel?
September Sale! Frozen Grade A Turkeys $2.99/lb ( Reg. $3.39/lb) September 10 – 30 No Rainchecks. Retail sales only.
Monday-Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-4
Remember, kids are back in school and are easily distracted! and are easily distracted!
Book your brake inspection with Ron's today . Make sure your brakes are ready.
519-633-6130 255 Edward St., St. Thomas www.ronsautoservice.ca
Page 14 Hometown St. Thomas • September 2024
To advertise here, please contact Geoff@VillagerPublications.com
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs